Expert articles on WireGuard® VPN deployment, connection-level MFA, identity integration, and zero-trust security architecture.https://defguard.net/blog/enhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-2-release-beta-1/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-2-release-beta-1/Set up MFA after enrolment, design multi-step MFA flows with FIDO2 security keys, and tune the client MTU and the Windows interface metric. Beta 1 also ships a completely redesigned Mobile Client.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdefguard2.2betareleasewireguardmfafido2webauthnhardware security keyhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-1-release/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-1-release/Defguard 2.1 brings a redesigned Desktop Client with tray mode, Device Posture verification before a WireGuard® connection is allowed, Allowed IPs generated from Firewall Rules for true least-privilege access, and official support for running Defguard Gateway on VyOS.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkareleasewireguardenterprise vpndevice postureztnazero trustleast privilegeallowed ipsfirewalldesktop clientcliautomationservice locationsalways-on vpnvyossecurityhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-vyos-partnership/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-vyos-partnership/Defguard is an official VyOS technology partner, and VyOS is an officially supported platform for running Defguard gateways. Together they form a sovereign networking stack: VyOS provides the networking foundation, Defguard adds identity-aware WireGuard® remote access with MFA.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkapartnershipvyoswireguardvpnremote accessopen sourcesovereigntyhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-0-release/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-0-release/Defguard 2.0 stable is now available. This release introduces faster setup, high-availability improvements, firewall management updates, and static IP assignment for users and devices.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikdefguard2.0releasewireguardenterprise vpnhigh availabilityfirewallhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-0-release-beta-1/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-0-release-beta-1/Defguard 2.0 Beta 1 introduces guided migration from 1.x, built-in SSL termination for Core and Edge, new certificate settings, and a video tutorial center.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikproduct updatehttps://defguard.net/blog/sonicwall_vs_defguard/https://defguard.net/blog/sonicwall_vs_defguard/Compare SonicWall VPN and Defguard for enterprise remote access, focusing on security architecture, performance, and operational scalability.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkasonicwallenterprise vpnwireguardcomparehttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-vs-netbird/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-vs-netbird/NetBird is a cloud-first WireGuard® mesh VPN. Defguard is on-premises-first with isolated control plane and secure-by-design architecture. Compare features, security, and use cases.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikdefguardnetbirdwireguardmesh vpnenterprise vpncomparisonsecure-by-designzero-trusthttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-0-release-alpha-2/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-2-0-release-alpha-2/Defguard 2.0 Alpha 2 is now nearly feature-complete. This release introduces faster setup, high-availability improvements, firewall management updates, and static IP assignment for users and devices.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikdefguard2.0alphareleasewireguardenterprise vpnhigh availabilityfirewallhttps://defguard.net/blog/top_3_reasons_to_replace_openvpn_access_server/https://defguard.net/blog/top_3_reasons_to_replace_openvpn_access_server/OpenVPN Access Server alternative - Compare Defguard, modern WireGuard® based enterprise VPNTue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkassl vpnOpenVPNOpenVPN Access Serverwireguardcomparisonenterprise vpnhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-20-alpha-technical-overview/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-20-alpha-technical-overview/Defguard 2.0 is a major step forward, featuring a redesigned interface, stronger security and simpler deployment. This post covers why the changes were made, what was rebuilt and how the new architecture enables high availability and future growth.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikdefguard2.0alphareleasewireguardenterprise vpnarchitecturehigh availabilitydeploymentuihttps://defguard.net/blog/2025-summary-future-plans/https://defguard.net/blog/2025-summary-future-plans/A look back at Defguard's achievements in 2025 and a preview of what's coming in 2026, including the 2.0 release with easier deployment and UI redesign.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikdefguardroadmap20252026releaseenterprise vpnwireguardfuture planshttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-16-release-notes/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-16-release-notes/Zero-touch WireGuard® VPN enrollment, Pre-logon VPN for Active Directory, Always-On VPN, native macOS/Windows clients, and enterprise-scale device provisioning. The most complete open-source WireGuard® VPN solution.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkareleasewireguard enterpriseenterprise vpnvpnsecurityactive directoryzero-touch enrollmentmacos vpnwindows vpnmsi installerpre-logon vpnalways-on vpnentra iddevice provisioninghttps://defguard.net/blog/macos-migration/https://defguard.net/blog/macos-migration/Defguard 1.6 brings the macOS client to the App Store. Learn why migration is required and how to move your configuration from version 1.5.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTKamil Chudymacosmigrationapp storeupdateguidehttps://defguard.net/blog/ssl-vpn-performance-protocol-problem/https://defguard.net/blog/ssl-vpn-performance-protocol-problem/Tired of users complaining your Fortinet VPN is slow? You're not alone. The problem is the SSL VPN protocol itself. See the facts & why even Fortinet is deprecating it.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTPiotr Borkowiczssl vpnfortinetvpn performancewireguardmigrationenterprise vpnhttps://defguard.net/blog/mfa-wireguard-nis2-compliance/https://defguard.net/blog/mfa-wireguard-nis2-compliance/The NIS2 Directive mandates MFA for VPNs. Learn how to implement true, connection-level Multi-Factor Authentication for VPNs using the WireGuard® protocol with Defguard to ensure compliance and top-tier security.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTPiotr Borkowiczmfawireguardnis2compliance2fasecurityenterprisehttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-15-release-notes/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-15-release-notes/This is the biggest, most feature packed release we have ever done! We've introduced 11 major features and nearly 100 bugfixes.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTreleasemobile appmfabiometryssowireguardiosandroidhttps://defguard.net/blog/why-open-source/https://defguard.net/blog/why-open-source/Discover how new Swiss laws are reshaping digital sovereignty — and why Defguard's open source model is leading the way in secure, transparent infrastructure.Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkaopen sourcedigital sovereigntytransparencyswiss lawembagsecurityhttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-pre-seed/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-pre-seed/Defguard has established strategic partnerships with top open-source and IT security experts in Poland and secured significant pre-seed funding of EUR 1.2 million, led by Hard2beat and including renowned industry leaders.Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTMichał Gryczkanewsfundingpre-seedstartupventure capitalpartnershiphttps://defguard.net/blog/windows-codesign-certum-hsm/https://defguard.net/blog/windows-codesign-certum-hsm/One of our products — Defguard & WireGuard® Desktop Client has multiple platform releases (Linux, MacOS, and Windows). We're building it with our beloved Rust and a great multi-platform desktop framework Tauri.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejniktutorialwindowscode signingtaurirusthsmsecuritydesktop clienthttps://defguard.net/blog/defguard-release/https://defguard.net/blog/defguard-release/Defguard offers a unique combination of security-related functionalities from identity management (OpenID/OAuth2/LDAP) to VPN (WireGuard®) to other features (Multi-Factor Authentication, Yubikey provisioning, Web3, Webhooks, etc.).Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTRobert Olejnikreleaselaunchwireguardzero-trustmfaopen sourceidentity management